Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.
I try to think about positive things - how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can't keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you're golden.
Be unrelenting. If you don't believe, then who will?
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.
Don't ever discourage someone from trying to better their life and health
Racing is the fun part; it's the reward of all the hard work.